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Minnesota Disaster Landscape Luncheon & Public Policy Retreat
Join MCF’s Public Policy Committee and Disaster Philanthropy Working Group for a half-day event exploring Minnesota’s disaster landscape, philanthropic engagement with disasters, and disaster-related public policy opportunities.
Power Moves: Your Essential Philanthropy Assessment Guide for Equity and Justice
Taking time out for self-assessment and learning is an important part of the organizational cycle of planning, action and reflection.
Minnesota State Flag: A Conversation About Inclusion and Representation
Join this session to hear from two members of Minnesota's State Emblems Redesign Commission to hear how philanthropy can play a crucial role in supporting initiatives that prioritize meaningful representation.
The Role of Philanthropy in Systems Change
This paper is for foundations interested in exploring investments in systems change, including a focus on policy advocacy – a key systems change strategy.
Learning From Place: Bdote Tour of Significant Native Sites
A day-long experience of learning and reflection for philanthropy professionals focused on significant sites for Anishinaabe and Dakota people in the Twin Cities.
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Learn how advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation's mission.
Gun Violence Prevention Resources
In September 2022, MCF hosted a conversation about philanthropy's role in reducing gun violence. Presenters explored various strategies including research, education, and policy solutions that seek to reduce gun violence through an evidence informed, public health approach, and make communities safer. Gun violence prevention, working in tandem with justice system reform and violence intervention can be powerful forces toward creating safe and just communities.
The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
Understand the motivations for using multiple vehicles and how to create the most useful structure for your philanthropic goals.